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intelligence: [noun] the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by objective criteria (such as tests). the basic eternal quality of divine Mind. mental acuteness : shrewdness.
6 meanings: 1. having or indicating intelligence 2. having high intelligence; clever 3. indicating high intelligence;.... Click for more definitions.
Synonyms intelligent intelligent smart clever brilliant bright These words all describe people who are good at learning, understanding and thinking about things, and the actions that show this ability. intelligent good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability:
Human intelligence, mental quality that consists of the abilities to learn from experience, adapt to new situations, understand and handle abstract concepts, and use knowledge to manipulate one’s environment. Learn more about human intelligence, including various theories.
SYNONYMY NOTE: intelligent implies the ability to learn or understand from experience or to respond successfully to a new experience; clever implies quickness in learning or understanding, but sometimes connotes a lack of thoroughness or depth; alert emphasizes quickness in sizing up a situation; bright, smart are somewhat informal, less precise equivalents for any of the preceding; brilliant implies an unusually high degree of intelligence; intellectual suggests keen intelligence coupled ...
Intelligence definition: the capacity, especially of a particular person or animal, for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; relative aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, meanings, etc..
7 meanings: 1. the capacity for understanding; ability to perceive and comprehend meaning 2. good mental capacity 3..... Click for more definitions.
